Number:
211210
Version:
ORIGINAL
Reference:
Sponsor:
THE CHAIR
Title:
Resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of a 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant.
Analysis:
This resolution authorizes acceptance and expenditure of a 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, through Milwaukee County. Funds will be used to purchase new Taser Equipment (holsters, batteries, and cartridges), Portable Fingerprint Technology, Portable Radios with accessories, and additional Communications Equipment for the Milwaukee Police Department.
Body:
Whereas, Under the terms of CFDA #16.738, the City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Milwaukee County for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG); and
Whereas, The purpose of this grant is to fund purchases for various initiatives and projects; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant program from 10/01/2019 to 09/30/23 would cost $347,652 of which 100% would be provided by the grantor; and now therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Police Department shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Section 304-81, Milwaukee Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2021 Special Revenue -Grant and Aid Projects, the following amounts for the program titled: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG):
Project/Grant Fund Org Program BY Subclass Acct
GR0002100000 0150 9990 0001 0000 R999 000600
Project Amount
Grantor share $347...
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